MANAGEMENT OF SHARPS 1 MARIA TRICIA DV. SUBIDO, MD, DPPS, DPIDSP Medical Specialist III Research Institute for Tropical Medicine

2 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Objectives Describe safe injection practices Demonstrate safe use of sharps 2

INJECTION SAFETY AND SHARPS MANAGEMENT

4 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Injection Safety Principles Syringes, needles, or other similar equipment should NEVER be reused Dedicate injection and parenteral medication equipment to a single patient and dispose of this equipment at the point of care Do not reuse single use vials; If using multi-dose vials, store appropriately, check expiration date and clean diaphragm prior to use Limit the use of needles and other sharp objects Limit the use of phlebotomy and laboratory testing to the minimum necessary for evaluation and patient care Reference: WHO, 2014 CDC, 2014

5 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE One and Only 5

6 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Preventing Needle Sticks Do not recap used needles 6 Reference: WHO, 2014

Use Safety Engineered Injection Devices if Available 7 Images:

8 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Additional Injection Precautions Never direct the point of a used needle towards any part of the body Do not remove used needles from disposable syringes by hand Do not bend, break, or otherwise manipulate used needles by hand Dispose of syringes, needles, scalpel blades, or other sharp objects in appropriate, puncture- resistant containers If appropriate container is not close to the point of use, place used sharp in a kidney dish (or something similar) to transport it to the sharps container Do not open a sealed sharps container 8 Reference: WHO, 2014

9 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Sharps Containers Should be puncture-resistant, closed, and remain upright at all times Placement: –As close as possible to the point of use –Not easily accessible by visitors Replace when ¾ full –Close and seal the container for transport to a secure area –Do not open, empty or reuse the containers 9 Reference: WHO, 2014

10 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Types of Sharp Containers 10 Open containers should not be used to collect sharps Reference: WHO, 2014

Needle Cutters / Destroyers Pros: Reduce risk by removing the sharp prior to disposal Prevent reuse and community exposure Significantly reduces the volume of the most dangerous waste Cons: Manual needles cutters may still pose a splash risk An additional step potentially leading to more needle stick injuries Requires further disposal step (burial or autoclave) 11 Source: WHO, 2014

SAFE PHLEBOTOMY/EXTRACTION

13 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Preparation Gather and assemble all supplies and equipment –Sterile glass or plastic tubes with rubber caps, vacuum extraction blood tubes, or glass tubes with screw caps (EDTA tubes are preferred) –A designated assistant wearing gloves that stays outside the patient room should be available PPE required prior to entering patient area: –Perform hand hygiene –Gloves, double (bring extra) –Long-sleeved gown or disposable coverall Consider impermeable gown or apron for direct contact with blood Rubber, closed-toed shoes –Face protection (mask and goggles or face shield 13 Source: WHO, 2014

14 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Preparation, cont. 14 Source: WHO, 2014

15 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Preparation, cont. 15 Source: WHO, 2014

16 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Procedure 16 Source: WHO, 2014

17 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE 17 How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Procedure, cont. Source: WHO, 2014

18 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE 18 How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Procedure, cont. Source: WHO, 2014

19 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Procedure, cont. 19 Source: WHO, 2014

20 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE 20 How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Procedure, cont. Source: WHO, 2014

21 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE 21 How to Safely Obtain Blood Samples: Procedure, cont. Source: WHO, 2014

How to Prepare Blood Sample for Transport 22

23 How to Prepare Blood Sample for Transport, cont.

24 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE How to Prepare Blood Sample for Transport, cont. Sample is now ready for shipment to the National Center Laboratory. Follow shipment packing requirement for infectious substance Sample storage: –Store at room temperature for up to 24 hours –Store for a week at 0-5°C –Storage for more than a week at -20°C (or -70°C if available –Avoid freeze-thaw cycles 24

25 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Key Points to Remember Never reuse a needle or other sharp Limit the use of sharps Do not recap a used needle Keep the sharps container as close to the point of care as possible Change sharps container when ¾ full If transferring blood from a syringe to a specimen tube, place specimen tube in a tube rack prior to transfer Plan the blood draw procedure and preform with meticulous care 25

MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE 26

27 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Exposure Definition Percutaneous or muco-cutaneous contact with blood, body fluids, secretion, or excretions from a patient with suspected or confirmed Ebola Examples: Needle sticks Splashes while not wearing appropriate PPE Reference: WHO, 2014

28 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE First Steps Post-Exposure Immediately and safely stop any current task Leave the patient care area Safely and carefully remove PPE Wash the affected skin surfaces or percutaneous injury site with soap and water Irrigate mucous membranes with copious amounts of water or an eyewash solution Do not use chlorine solutions or other disinfectants to wash or irrigate 28 Reference: WHO, 2014

29 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Next Steps Immediately report the incident to the local coordinator Medical evaluation for other blood borne pathogens (HIV, HCV, HBV) and appropriate follow-up care Fever monitoring twice a day and symptom monitoring for 21 days –Immediately alert the appropriate party if a fever develops within the 21 days post-exposure 29 Reference: WHO, 2014

30 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Develop a plan for managing Occupational Exposure at your clinic –Monitoring and Managing Exposed Employees –Non-punitive sick-leave policies –Asymptomatic Employees –Symptomatic Employees 30

31 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Resources CDC 2014 Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients with Known or Suspect Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals recommendations.html recommendations.html WHO 2014 Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Care of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Filovirus Haemorrhagic Fever in Health-Care Settings, with Focus on Ebola 4.4_eng.pdf?ua=1&ua= _eng.pdf?ua=1&ua=1 WHO (unpublished) How to safely collect blood samples from persons suspected to be infected with highly infectious blood-borne (provided as a hand out). WHO 1999 Aide-Memoire: Injection Safety CDC 2014 One and Only Campaign

32 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Activity - Sharps Safety Role Play Divide into groups Each group takes a scenario Groups have min to prepare how they will maximize sharps safety in this scenario Each group act out the role play to the group demonstrating sharps safety Handouts/Materials: –Set of sharps (e.g. IV cannulation, blood draw materials) x 1 per group –Sharps container x 1 per group 32

33 STAGE Doctors/ Nurses FACILITATOR: Dr. T. Subido Doctors/ Nurses FACILITATOR: Dr. J. Garcia Medical Techs FACILITATOR: Dr. J. de Jesus

34 RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE Activity Scenarios – ROLE PLAY DOCTORS/NURSES: A staff member has arrived for their shift to care for the suspected Ebola patient. What are some of the sharps that he/she may be using during their shift? How will you remind the staff member the key points of sharps safety when caring for this patient? MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS: A suspect Ebola patient needs blood drawn for laboratory testing. How would you set up the room and plan the procedure? 34